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![Debris from destroyed mobile homes sit in a road in the Naples Estates mobile home park which passed through yesterday, in Naples, Fla., Monday, Sept. 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AP_17254707199600-1880x1254.jpg)
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![A view of Miami Sept. 10, 2017. (WTOP/Steve Dresner)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/DREZNER-MIAMI-1.jpg)
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![An evacuee leaves the Germain Arena, which was used as an evacuation shelter for Hurricane Irma, which passed through yesterday, in Estero, Fla., Monday, Sept. 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AP_17254454906679-1819x1254.jpg)
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![Evacuees leave the Germain Arena, which was used as an evacuation shelter for Hurricane Irma, which passed through yesterday, in Estero, Fla., Monday, Sept. 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AP_17254454454767-1880x1149.jpg)
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![Members of the Estero Fire Department clear trees blocking roadways on their way to work, in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, which passed through yesterday, in Estero, Fla., Monday, Sept. 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AP_17254451979669-1880x1254.jpg)
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![Members of the Estero Fire Department clear trees blocking roadways on their way to work, in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, which passed through yesterday, in Estero, Fla., Monday, Sept. 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AP_17254451977979-1880x1254.jpg)
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![A car sits in a flooded parking lot outside the Germain Arena, which was used as an evacuation shelter for Hurricane Irma, which passed through yesterday, in Estero, Fla., Monday, Sept. 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AP_17254447507676-1-1880x1254.jpg)
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![Meghan August leaves the Germain Arena, which was used as an evacuation shelter for Hurricane Irma, which passed through yesterday, in Estero, Fla., Monday, Sept. 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AP_17254446937238-1813x1254.jpg)
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![Evacuees, from left, Dennis Larios, Odaliz Larios, Jennifer Larios and Kevin Renoso, wait to leave the Germain Arena, which was used as an evacuation shelter for Hurricane Irma, which passed through yesterday, in Estero, Fla., Monday, Sept. 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AP_17254443144013-1880x1243.jpg)
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![Wind from Hurricane Irma whip the flags on City Hall, Monday, Sept., 11, 2017, in Savannah, Ga. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AP_17254456509133-1880x1254.jpg)
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![A member of the Orange County fire department plays with a puppy rescued from a flooded neighborhood in Orange County, Fla., Monday, Sept. 11, 2017. The National Guard and local firefighters evacuated homes by boat as Hurricane Irma bore down on the county overnight. Rescuers said residents left the puppy in a cage, and it was almost drowning when firefighters found it. (AP Photo/Claire Galofaro)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AP_17254433619329-1672x1254.jpg)
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![In this Sept. 8, 2017 photo, people walk near debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma in Tortola, in the British Virgin Islands. Britain has sent a navy ship and troops to help people on the British Virgin Islands, Anguilla and the Turks and Caicos islands that were pummeled by the hurricane. (Gabi Gonzalez via AP)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AP_17254430301530-1672x1254.jpg)
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![Brian Baker, of Valrico, Fla., cuts up an Oak tree that fell across Falling Leaves Drive after Hurricane Irma passed through the area, Monday, Sept. 11, 2017, in Valrico, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AP_17254429132391-1880x1240.jpg)
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![Brian Baker, of Valrico, Fla., cuts an Oak tree in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017, in Valrico, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AP_17254424461910-1880x1147.jpg)
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Winds have increased here near Brickell and S.Key Biscayne. Tough conditions now. #Irma #StaySafe pic.twitter.com/97FSx2q1Qn
— Steve Dresner (@stevedresner) September 10, 2017
Good morning from Downtown Miami. Consistent gusts and #Irma is here with 60+mph winds. #StaySafe pic.twitter.com/krDNLoSpRd
— Steve Dresner (@stevedresner) September 10, 2017
![A car sits abandoned in storm surge along North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard as Hurricane Irma hits the southern part of the state Sept. 10, 2017 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The powerful hurricane made landfall in the United States in the Florida Keys at 9:10 a.m. after raking across the north coast of Cuba. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Irma-Getty-8.jpg)
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![Mark Depenbrock (L) and his daughter Chloe Depenbrock brace against tropical storm strength winds on the beach near Anglins Fishing Pier as Hurricane Irma hits the southern part of the state Sept. 10, 2017 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Category 4 hurricane made landfall in the United States in the Florida Keys at 9:10 a.m. after raking across the north coast of Cuba. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Irma-Getty-7.jpg)
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![Trees bend in the tropical storm wind along North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard as Hurricane Irma hits the southern part of the state Sept. 10, 2017 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The powerful hurricane made landfall in the United States in the Florida Keys at 9:10 a.m. after raking across the north coast of Cuba. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Irma-Getty-9.jpg)
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![Interstate 95 Northbound is deserted as Hurricane Irma passes by, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AP_17253633785137-1787x1254.jpg)
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![A billboard is ripped apart by high winds along Interstate 95 Northbound as Hurricane Irma passes by, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AP_17253634763468-1880x1234.jpg)
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![The entrance to the Magic Kingdom at Disney World is empty as the theme park was closed because of Hurricane Irma, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Other tourists attractions including Universal Studios and Sea World were also closed and planned to reopen Tuesday. (AP Photo/John Raoux)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AP_17253636227480-1880x1163.jpg)
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![The entrance to the Sea World of Orlando is closed because of Hurricane Irma, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Other tourists attractions including Universal Studios and Disney World were also closed and planned to reopen Tuesday. (AP Photo/John Raoux)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AP_17253636614714-1880x1248.jpg)
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![Large waves produced by Hurricane Irma crash into the end of Anglins Fishing Pier Sept. 10, 2017 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The category 4 hurricane made landfall in the United States in the Florida Keys at 9:10 a.m. after raking across the north coast of Cuba. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Irma-Getty-5.jpg)
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![A U.S. flag is tattered by winds produced by Hurricane Irma Sept. 10, 2017 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The category 4 hurricane made landfall in the United States in the Florida Keys at 9:10 a.m. after raking across the north coast of Cuba. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Irma-Getty-4.jpg)
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![Palm trees are blown around in the high winds from Hurricane Irma on Sept. 10, 2017 in Miami, Florida. Hurricane Irma made landfall in the Florida Keys as a Category 4 storm on Sunday, lashing the state with 130 mph winds as it moves up the coast. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Irma-Getty-3.jpg)
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![Waves crash over a seawall at the mouth of the Miami River from Biscayne Bay, Fla., as Hurricane Irma passes by, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Irma-AP-1.jpg)
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![Downtown Miami saw wind speeds of more than 60 mph. (WTOP/Steve Dresner)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Irma-Steve-Dresner-WTOP-6.jpg)
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![Debris and destruction left by Hurricane Irma. (Courtesy Steve Dresner)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/IMG_7483-1-260x174.jpg)
![Damage in the Florida Keyes are visible Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017. (Courtesy Steve Dresner)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/IMG_7473-1-260x174.jpg)
![Debris from destroyed mobile homes sit in a road in the Naples Estates mobile home park which passed through yesterday, in Naples, Fla., Monday, Sept. 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AP_17254707199600-260x174.jpg)
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![A view of Miami Sept. 10, 2017. (WTOP/Steve Dresner)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/DREZNER-MIAMI-1-260x174.jpg)
![An evacuee leaves the Germain Arena, which was used as an evacuation shelter for Hurricane Irma, which passed through yesterday, in Estero, Fla., Monday, Sept. 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AP_17254454906679-260x174.jpg)
![Evacuees leave the Germain Arena, which was used as an evacuation shelter for Hurricane Irma, which passed through yesterday, in Estero, Fla., Monday, Sept. 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AP_17254454454767-260x174.jpg)
![Members of the Estero Fire Department clear trees blocking roadways on their way to work, in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, which passed through yesterday, in Estero, Fla., Monday, Sept. 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AP_17254451979669-260x174.jpg)
![Members of the Estero Fire Department clear trees blocking roadways on their way to work, in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, which passed through yesterday, in Estero, Fla., Monday, Sept. 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AP_17254451977979-260x174.jpg)
![A car sits in a flooded parking lot outside the Germain Arena, which was used as an evacuation shelter for Hurricane Irma, which passed through yesterday, in Estero, Fla., Monday, Sept. 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AP_17254447507676-1-260x174.jpg)
![Meghan August leaves the Germain Arena, which was used as an evacuation shelter for Hurricane Irma, which passed through yesterday, in Estero, Fla., Monday, Sept. 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AP_17254446937238-260x174.jpg)
![Evacuees, from left, Dennis Larios, Odaliz Larios, Jennifer Larios and Kevin Renoso, wait to leave the Germain Arena, which was used as an evacuation shelter for Hurricane Irma, which passed through yesterday, in Estero, Fla., Monday, Sept. 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AP_17254443144013-260x174.jpg)
![Wind from Hurricane Irma whip the flags on City Hall, Monday, Sept., 11, 2017, in Savannah, Ga. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AP_17254456509133-260x174.jpg)
![A member of the Orange County fire department plays with a puppy rescued from a flooded neighborhood in Orange County, Fla., Monday, Sept. 11, 2017. The National Guard and local firefighters evacuated homes by boat as Hurricane Irma bore down on the county overnight. Rescuers said residents left the puppy in a cage, and it was almost drowning when firefighters found it. (AP Photo/Claire Galofaro)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AP_17254433619329-260x174.jpg)
![In this Sept. 8, 2017 photo, people walk near debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma in Tortola, in the British Virgin Islands. Britain has sent a navy ship and troops to help people on the British Virgin Islands, Anguilla and the Turks and Caicos islands that were pummeled by the hurricane. (Gabi Gonzalez via AP)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AP_17254430301530-260x174.jpg)
![Brian Baker, of Valrico, Fla., cuts up an Oak tree that fell across Falling Leaves Drive after Hurricane Irma passed through the area, Monday, Sept. 11, 2017, in Valrico, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AP_17254429132391-260x174.jpg)
![Brian Baker, of Valrico, Fla., cuts an Oak tree in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017, in Valrico, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AP_17254424461910-260x174.jpg)
![A car sits abandoned in storm surge along North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard as Hurricane Irma hits the southern part of the state Sept. 10, 2017 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The powerful hurricane made landfall in the United States in the Florida Keys at 9:10 a.m. after raking across the north coast of Cuba. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Irma-Getty-8-260x174.jpg)
![Mark Depenbrock (L) and his daughter Chloe Depenbrock brace against tropical storm strength winds on the beach near Anglins Fishing Pier as Hurricane Irma hits the southern part of the state Sept. 10, 2017 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Category 4 hurricane made landfall in the United States in the Florida Keys at 9:10 a.m. after raking across the north coast of Cuba. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Irma-Getty-7-260x174.jpg)
![Trees bend in the tropical storm wind along North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard as Hurricane Irma hits the southern part of the state Sept. 10, 2017 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The powerful hurricane made landfall in the United States in the Florida Keys at 9:10 a.m. after raking across the north coast of Cuba. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Irma-Getty-9-260x174.jpg)
![Interstate 95 Northbound is deserted as Hurricane Irma passes by, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AP_17253633785137-260x174.jpg)
![A billboard is ripped apart by high winds along Interstate 95 Northbound as Hurricane Irma passes by, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AP_17253634763468-260x174.jpg)
![The entrance to the Magic Kingdom at Disney World is empty as the theme park was closed because of Hurricane Irma, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Other tourists attractions including Universal Studios and Sea World were also closed and planned to reopen Tuesday. (AP Photo/John Raoux)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AP_17253636227480-260x174.jpg)
![The entrance to the Sea World of Orlando is closed because of Hurricane Irma, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Other tourists attractions including Universal Studios and Disney World were also closed and planned to reopen Tuesday. (AP Photo/John Raoux)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AP_17253636614714-260x174.jpg)
![Large waves produced by Hurricane Irma crash into the end of Anglins Fishing Pier Sept. 10, 2017 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The category 4 hurricane made landfall in the United States in the Florida Keys at 9:10 a.m. after raking across the north coast of Cuba. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Irma-Getty-5-260x174.jpg)
![A U.S. flag is tattered by winds produced by Hurricane Irma Sept. 10, 2017 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The category 4 hurricane made landfall in the United States in the Florida Keys at 9:10 a.m. after raking across the north coast of Cuba. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Irma-Getty-4-260x174.jpg)
![Palm trees are blown around in the high winds from Hurricane Irma on Sept. 10, 2017 in Miami, Florida. Hurricane Irma made landfall in the Florida Keys as a Category 4 storm on Sunday, lashing the state with 130 mph winds as it moves up the coast. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Irma-Getty-3-260x174.jpg)
![Waves crash over a seawall at the mouth of the Miami River from Biscayne Bay, Fla., as Hurricane Irma passes by, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Irma-AP-1-260x174.jpg)
![Downtown Miami saw wind speeds of more than 60 mph. (WTOP/Steve Dresner)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Irma-Steve-Dresner-WTOP-6-260x174.jpg)
WASHINGTON — See how residents in Florida are coping in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma.